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Woodway

Washington · 1,318 residents · 1.168 sq mi
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Woodway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $196,442. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,205,000. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 155% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,318
+41%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,128 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+3%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8621K1K1K1K1990201020202024Woodway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$196,442
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,633 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,487
+91%since 2000
from $51,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,205,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
2.4% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+3%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian3.8%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,044)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(41)
Asian10.2%(134)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score34.6%(457)
Diversity Score
35
+203%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodway, Washington?

Woodway, Washington has about 1,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodway, Washington?

The typical household in Woodway, Washington earns about $196,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodway, Washington expensive?

In Woodway, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,205,000.

How educated are people in Woodway, Washington?

About 71.6% of adults age 25 and over in Woodway, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodway, Washington?

About 1.4% of people in Woodway, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodway, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodway, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 404 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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